Archive for April 26, 2011
Detroit archbishop speaks out against Terry Jones rally
Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron joined with a group of religious leaders in opposing a Florida pastor's plan to hold... Read more
Bishops denounce disruption at Mexico cathedral on Easter
The Mexican bishops' conference condemned a “violent disruption” that took place during Easter Mass in Mexico City. Read more
Pope gives new bishop to Indiana diocese
Pope Benedict appointed Kentucky priest Fr. Charles Thompson as bishop of the diocese of Evansville, Ind. on April 26. Read more
Abortion debate takes center stage at downtown Denver campus
Amid graphic images and vitriolic jeers, the pro-life group Justice for All held an event on Denver’s Auraria Campus April... Read more
New survey shows public admiration for John Paul II
A new survey conducted by the Knights of Columbus shows that both Catholic and non-Catholic U.S. residents overwhelmingly admire Pope... Read more
Day of prayer aims at encouraging Catholics to foster vocations
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be held on May 15, Good Shepherd Sunday, to underscore Catholics’ duty... Read more
Law firm drops DOMA defense after gay activist pressure
A prominent law firm has withdrawn from an agreement to defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act following pressure from homosexual... Read more
Vial of blood to serve as relic for John Paul II beatification
A vial of blood drawn from John Paul II will serve as a relic during the late pontiff's upcoming beatification... Read more
